Vitamin D...

There is nothing better than basking in the sun on your skis, right?! Slim Aarons took this photo in 1955 and all I can say is, “I’ll have what they’re having”. Finding that little bit of winter sunshine to take the bone chill off. Fabulous! The difference between 1955 and today though is that we now block the sun with layers of clothing, sunscreen and hats. Understandable yes, but it makes supplemental Vitamin D very essential.

Vitamin D is important for your immune system, for keeping depression at bay, for bone health and more. Varieties of fish, mushrooms, fortified milks (cow, almond, soy) and egg yolks have vitamin D but in relatively small amounts plus, we don't always consume those on a regular basis. Now, there is the option of that good old fashioned giant tablespoon of cod liver oil. Bleh! But, that isn't recommended for everyone either (even in capsule form).

So, here are Vitamin D (D2 or D3) recommended dosages, in capsule form (tablets don't always dissolve well).

If you're 50 years or above then 15 mcg (600IU). 
If you're 70 years or above then 20 mcg (800IU).
*More is not better but up to 2000 IU is considered safe.  
 

Keep warm, take care and be safe.
xo Kathryn
A HAPPY BALANCE